THE WORD OF GOD
Prelude
“Precious Lord” Seiver
Entrance Hymn
Please stand as able and sing.
Siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’ (We Are Marching in the Light of God)
South African freedom song; transl. Freedom is Coming, 1984
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gloria
8:00 AM
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen
Gloria “Gospel Mass” Ray
Collect of the Day
Please stand as able.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Let us pray.
Merciful God, who gave grace and fortitude to Edmund to die nobly for your Name: Bestow on us your servants the shield of faith, with which we can withstand the assaults of our ancient enemy; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Please be seated.
A reading from the second book of Kings 2 Kings 11:1-8
When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she set about to destroy all the royal family. But Jehosheba, King Joram’s daughter, Ahaziah’s sister, took Joash son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s children who were about to be killed; she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Thus she hid him from Athaliah, so that he was not killed; he remained with her six years, hidden in the house of the Lord, while Athaliah reigned over the land.
But in the seventh year Jehoiada summoned the captains of the Carites and of the guards and had them come to him in the house of the Lord. He made a covenant with them and put them under oath in the house of the Lord; then he showed them the king’s son. He commanded them, “This is what you are to do: one-third of you, those who go off duty on the sabbath and guard the king’s house (another third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards), shall guard the palace; and your two divisions that come on duty in force on the sabbath and guard the house of the Lord shall surround the king, each with weapons in hand; and whoever approaches the ranks is to be killed. Be with the king in his comings and goings.”
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 7:1-10
Please join in reading together.
1 O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; * save and deliver me from all who pursue me;
2 Lest like a lion they tear me in pieces * and snatch me away with none to deliver me.
3 O Lord my God, if I have done these things: * if there is any wickedness in my hands,
4 If I have repaid my friend with evil, * or plundered him who without cause is my enemy;
5 Then let my enemy pursue and overtake me, * trample my life into the ground, and lay my honor in the dust.
6 Stand up, O Lord, in your wrath; * rise up against the fury of my enemies.
7 Awake, O my God, decree justice; * let the assembly of the peoples gather round you.
8 Be seated on your lofty throne, O Most High; * O Lord, judge the nations.
9 Give judgment for me according to my righteousness, O Lord, * and according to my innocence, O Most High.
10 Let the malice of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; * for you test the mind and heart, O righteous God.
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Ephesians. Ephesians 6:10-20
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn
Stand as able and sing verses 1,2, followed by the Gospel reading, and then verse 3. Hymnal 1982, #194
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Matthew 10:16–22 People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to the twelve apostles, “See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
Nicene Creed
8:00 AM. Please stand as able. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Nicene Creed “Gospel Mass” Ray
Prayers of the People
Please stand as able. The Leader and People pray responsively.
God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
We pray for those celebrating birthdays this week, including, Jeffery Cade (11/20), Fred Reid (11/21), Mischelle Thomas (11/21); and for all those celebrating anniversaries; That they may know your deep love for them.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble. We pray especially for Tony Anderson, Hilma Avila, Maria Avila, Clifton Brooster, Sharon Brooster, Wellington Bush, Margaret Davis, Denise Fleming, Alan Flynn, Daphaney Gordon, Glenda Gwynn, Margaret Jones, Stephanie Krawiec, James Linder, Nicholas Carl, Walter Hale, Laverne Kelly, Loretta Mann, Margretta Marchbank, Mark Martin, Sheila McKee, Delgra Moore, Dorothy Nisbeth, Paul Holmes, Barrington Spencer, Karen Scott, Clara Thorne, Elaine Washington, Roberta West as well as their caregivers. That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
At this time, you are invited to add your own petitions either silently or aloud. You are also invited to come up to the altar rail if you’d like an individual prayer for birthday, wedding anniversary, travel, healing, or any other request.
Celebrant: Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Please bow or kneel as able.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence
Celebrant and People:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Peace
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
You are invited to greet those around you with the words “Peace be with you” accompanied by a wave, peace sign, or handshake.
Celebrating our 90-year-olds
Please be seated. All those in their 90s, are invited to come up to the altar rail, if able, or remain standing or seated in your place.
Celebrant and People: Psalm 91:14-16
14 Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name.
15 When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them.
16 With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation.
Let us pray.
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise. We thank you for the wonder of life and for the mystery of love. We give you special thanks for all your servants in this church who are in their nineties. We give you thanks for Mary Payne, Edwina Howard, Doris Howell, Lola McCann, Clara Thorne, Margaret Davis, Jeanne Matlock, D. Maria Neighbors, Barbara Greenlee, and Eloise Johnson. We commend them to your never-failing care and love. Look with mercy, O God, on all whose increasing years bring them weakness, distress, or isolation. May it please you to comfort and give grace to them according to their needs. As their strength diminishes, increase their faith and their assurance of your love. All this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please be seated for some announcements. There’s much more to find out at the back of this bulletin.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory
Celebrant Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
“Bless His Holy Name” Hampton
Presentation
Please stand as able as the offering is brought to the altar.
8:00 AM
Celebrant All things come of Thee, O Lord
People And of Thine own have we given Thee
10:30 AM. All sing as able.
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory
For all the things He has done!
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Please stand as able.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
With His blood He has saved me, With His pow’r He has raised me
To God be the glory
For the things He has done.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
8:00 AM
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings.
Sanctus “Gospel Mass” Ray
Please stand or kneel as able.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever AMEN.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, (Chant at 10:30AM)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Hallelujah
“Gospel Mass” Ray
10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings.
Agnus Dei
“Gospel Mass” Ray 10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
10:30 AM. Celebrant and People:
In union, O Lord, with those gathered around your altar and with those who cannot be present, we offer you our praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our soul and body, that we may always be united to you. Although not everyone is able to share in the blessed bread and wine of this sacrament, we ask that everyone may spiritually receive you in their hearts. Let nothing ever separate us from you. May we live in you, and you in us, both in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
Distribution of Communion
The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Please be seated. The ushers will invite you to the altar.
Communion
10:30 AM. You are welcome to sit, while the choir sings. “Keeps On Making Away” Arr. Hampton
Post Communion Prayer
Please stand or kneel as able.
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always Amen.
Recessional Hymn
All sing as able. LEVAS II, #221
Choir Anthem
“God Be With You”
Dismissal
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude “O Happy Day”
Hawkins
Parish Notes
Stewardship Campaign 2025
Please consider supporting the ministry of St. Edmund’s by generously pledging for the Stewardship Campaign 2025. Our church has dreams to expand and grow in the coming year. Some of the dreams shared by our ministry leaders are- Vacation Bible Camp, Food Garden, Block Party, Church Retreat, Education Initiatives, Ministry for Seniors and Youth Mission Trip. Please support this dream by pledging at tinyurl.com/stedmunds-pledge
Holiday Drive for Uniforms for CICSWashington Park
The Community Engagement team is collecting uniforms for CICS-Washington Park students, for male and female students from kindergarten through eighth grade, particularly for students experiencing housing insecurity.
We will be collecting:
• Solid black dress shoes and black athletic shoes (big kid sizes 1-7, women's sizes 5-8, men's sizes 6-9)
• Navy polo or collared shirts (sizes 5-12/14)
• White polo or collared shirts (youth sizes 12/14 - 16/18, adult sizes XS - M)
• Navy cardigans, sweaters and blazers (sizes 5 - 16/18, adult sizes XS - M)
• Plain khaki slacks (sizes 5-18)
Please bring donations (new or gently used) during the first three Sundays in December (Dec. 1, 8 and 15). Please contact Miriam Walton (773350-1349) or Christy Vosburg (314-324-7403) with any questions.
Job Posting for New Director of Music
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church seeks a part-time Church Organist and Choir Director to lead and enhance the music ministry of the church starting June 2025. You can find the job description at tinyurl.com/sec-job-description. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter,
and at least two references to bpusnur@stedmundschicago.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please spread the word among your networks.
Birthdays
Please remember these upcoming birthdays:
Jeffrey Cade 20-Nov
Fred Reid 21-Nov
Mischelle Thomas 21-Nov
Eve Earles 28-Nov
All Saints’ Day Donors
Thank you to all those who donated for the All Saints’ Day Service.
Ivy Martinez
Charlotte Mays
Jacqueline Spillman
David & Christy Vosburg
Sherman Wright
Margaret Davis
Kevin Harper
Earnestine Holloway
Glenda John
Jewel Kelley
Geraldine Law
Mark & Berrenda Lewis
Charisse Linder
Eloise Johnson
Martha Bell
Ralph & Charmian Moore
